Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
The third time I am ready - That is, this is the third time that I am ready - have formed the resolution, to visit you. He had formed this resolution twice before, but was disappointed. See I Corinthians 16:5, and II Corinthians 1:15, II Corinthians 1:16. He now formed it a third time, having more probability of seeing them now than he had before. See II Corinthians 13:2.
I seek not yours, but you - I seek your salvation, I desire not your property; others have sought your property, but not your salvation. See II Corinthians 11:20.
For the children ought not to lay up for the parents - You may have many teachers, but you have but one Father; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel; see I Corinthians 4:15. Ye are my children, and I am your father. You have not contributed to my support, but I have been labouring for your life. I will act towards you as the loving father who works hard, and lays up what is necessary to enable his children to get their bread.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Acts 20:2
2 Corinthians 13:1
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